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Biography

I am an investigative reporter based in Manhattan. Originally from Los Angeles, Calif., I moved to New York City in 2006 to study journalism and psychology at New York University. Since graduating from N.Y.U. in 2010, my work has been featured at Gawker, the Village Voice, ProPublica, and The Daily. In 2011, I filed a lawsuit against New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, seeking access to records concerning his controversial appointment of a publishing executive to run the city’s public schools. The case, which is still pending, has been covered by Gothamist, the New York Post, the New York Daily News, NPR, Thomson Reuters, the Associated Press, and the Wall Street Journal.

Content

Total articles 370

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  Will Extreme Spending and Partisanship Undermine Trust in State Supreme Courts?

  By Megan O’Matz, Kyle Hopkins Verified, Sergio Hernandez Verified, Doug Bock Clark Verified

  Apr. 06, 2025

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  ProPublica Updates Supreme Connections Database With Previously Missing Disclosures

  By Sergio Hernandez Verified, Kyle Hopkins Verified, Doug Bock Clark Verified, Christopher Bing Verified

  Feb. 13, 2025

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  First Came the Warning Signs. Then a Teen Opened Fire on a Nashville School.

  By Aliyya Swaby Verified, Paige Pfleger Verified, Alec MacGillis Verified, Sergio Hernandez Verified

  Feb. 08, 2025

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Company Info

ProPublica

ProPublica is an independent, nonprofit investigative journalism organization founded in 2007-2008. Its mission is to expose abuses of power and systemic failures in government, business, and other institutions. The organization produces in-depth, public-interest reporting aimed at promoting accountability and reform. ProPublica focuses on long-form, high-impact investigative journalism across various sectors, including government, healthcare, and criminal justice. It collaborates with major media outlets to extend its reach while maintaining editorial control. The organization also provides public databases, such as a repository of nonprofit tax filings, which are valuable resources for researchers and policymakers. ProPublica shares its content under a Creative Commons license, allowing for free distribution with proper attribution. With a team of over 150 journalists, including Pulitzer Prize winners, ProPublica has made significant contributions to legislative changes and policy reforms, showcasing the vital role of nonprofit journalism in today's media landscape.